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July 2022
In the fast lane
maconda supports HUK-COBURG in its investment in Pitstop, one of the largest independent car workshop chains
The team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has supported the leading German motor car insurer, HUK-COBURG, with a comprehensive commercial due diligence in preparing the investment in Pitstop.
May 2022
Naturally beautiful
maconda supports Sylphar in its participation in Del Decus, a young e-commerce provider of natural cosmetics under the brand Satin Naturel
The team of Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has advised Belgian Sylphar International on its investment in Del Decus, a young natural face and body care company. Sylphar, in which the Scandinavian financial investor EQT has held a stake since 2022, has developed into a leading omnichannel provider in the health and beauty business with its portfolio of strategic niche brands. In a focused commercial due diligence, the advisors at maconda, who have many years of experience in the beauty industry and with e-commerce, evaluated the branding, sales channels, e-commerce performance and growth drivers of Satin Naturel, Del Decus’ main brand.
February 2022
Retrospective of 2021 and outlook
2022 is already well underway; nevertheless, we'll take you on a brief review.
Despite the pandemic-related turbulence in 2021, numerous private equity houses, family offices and medium-sized family businesses have made important investment decisions with the support of maconda (and sometimes bought or sold - at other times not). The course has been set for securing the future and new market potential has been opened up. Thank you to our loyal and often long-standing clients for once again trusting in our assessments and our – often quite clear and direct – opinions! Thanks also to those clients to whom we were able to offer advice and support for the first time! Differentiated and honest.
February 2022
Always something in stock!
maconda supports Swiss investors Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital in their investment in SK Pharma Logistics, a leading provider of pharma logistics
The family-run Swiss investment boutique Syz Capital, together with Saturnus Capital, acquires a majority stake in SK Pharma, a leading German specialist in contract logistics for the healthcare industry. Prior to this, an experienced team of advisors from strategy expert maconda evaluated SK Pharma's market positioning, strategy and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
January 2022
More than a piece of furniture
maconda supports Benner investment company in its investment in Thonet, the traditional and well-known manufacturer of premium chairs
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda prepared a commercial review for the Benner family office for the acquisition of a majority stake in Thonet, the traditional German manufacturer of high-quality design classics. The consultants, who are experienced in the furniture and consumer goods industry and with premium products, evaluated the positioning of Thonet in the residential and so-called object segment for the entrepreneurial family from Wiesbaden.
October 2021
Dog, Cat, Mouse
maconda further expands its expertise in pet supplies
maconda has recently dealt with the rapidly growing pet industry on several occasions. Extensive experience in the production and trade of food and, relatedly, pet food as well as the long-standing reputation of carrying out demanding commercial due diligences were the necessary ingredients for renewed mandates to the team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique.
February 2022
Always something in stock!
maconda supports Swiss investors Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital in their investment in SK Pharma Logistics, a leading provider of pharma logistics
The family-run Swiss investment boutique Syz Capital, together with Saturnus Capital, acquires a majority stake in SK Pharma, a leading German specialist in contract logistics for the healthcare industry. Prior to this, an experienced team of advisors from strategy expert maconda evaluated SK Pharma's market positioning, strategy and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
January 2022
More than a piece of furniture
maconda supports Benner investment company in its investment in Thonet, the traditional and well-known manufacturer of premium chairs
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda prepared a commercial review for the Benner family office for the acquisition of a majority stake in Thonet, the traditional German manufacturer of high-quality design classics. The consultants, who are experienced in the furniture and consumer goods industry and with premium products, evaluated the positioning of Thonet in the residential and so-called object segment for the entrepreneurial family from Wiesbaden.
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March 2019
Well heated
maconda advises the Viessmann Group on the strategic investment in Pewo Energietechnik, a specialist in heat distribution
The family-run Viessmann Group, a leader in heating and cooling, has joined Pewo Energietechnik, an owner-managed provider of heat distribution equipment, as a strategic partner. maconda supported the investment with an extensive and detailed commercial due diligence.
February 2019
Set on the track
maconda supports three Leipzig investors in their investment in the omniphon Group, the expert for market research, marketing and sales in the transport & energy sectors
With a detailed commercial due diligence, maconda contributed to the regulation of the company succession of the omniphon group: The new shareholder OmniInvest under the leadership of Andreas Prokop takes over a majority stake; the investment companies Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen (WMS) and the Leipzig savings bank subsidiary S-Beteiligungen join as partners. The maconda experts accompanied the preliminary phase of the transaction with profound analyses and an evaluation of two business areas.
January 2019
Retrospective and outlook
Before 2019 really gets going, we're taking you on a special year-in-review
In 2018 numerous private equity houses, family offices and medium-sized family businesses made important investment decisions with the support of maconda. The path was set for the future, and new market potentials were opened up. We would like to thank our loyal and often long-standing clients for trusting in our assessments!
November 2018
Cheek red and eyelash blink
maconda supports VR Equitypartner in its investment in Dr. Neuberger Holding, provider of decorative cosmetics
With an extensive commercial due diligence maconda has accompanied the Frankfurt-based investment company VR Equitypartner in its minority investment in Dr. Neuberger Holding. The Dr. Neuberger Group specializes in the development, production and distribution of innovative, decorative cosmetics.
October 2018
Into the wet fun
maconda advises Argos Wityu on investment in global market leader for inflatable waterparks
maconda has prepared a comprehensive commercial due diligence on Wibit Sports GmbH. Wibit is the world's leading provider of inflatable waterparks for coastal waters, lakes and indoor pools. The client was Argos Wityu, a pan-European investment company with a German team based in Frankfurt am Main. Wibit was able to win the investor as a strategic partner in October.
September 2018
Snacking permitted
maconda advises United Chocolate on the acquisition of Weibler, manufacturer of special chocolate gifts
Just a few months after a commercial due diligence on Argenta, a manufacturer of innovative chocolate specialties, the consultants of Cologne-based CDD-specialist maconda again assisted United Chocolate GmbH in the planned development of a medium-sized chocolate group. This time, the focus was on Weibler Confiserie, a manufacturer of fancy, smart chocolate presents and semi-finished chocolate products. In addition, maconda analyzed the possible operational and strategic synergies between Weibler and Argenta.